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1) Don't use 2 factor authentication. It's dumb and a waste of your time. You're not getting any younger. You don't have seconds to spare fishing for 2-factor.
2) Try to use all the same password. Two if you must. No more than 3, cycle between them, and if work FORCES you to change your password, just add another sequential number to the end of it.
3) Some unhackable passwords include "mikeisacoolguy", "mikehasasubstantialamountofequity", "mikeischaritable", "mikeisacoolguy2", or even "m1k3isac00lguy"

Hopefully with these helpful password tips you will be able to keep your data safe!

I have big plans for this OP, people. Big plans. This time it'll happen. You'll see.

Also some interesting new research has been published that displays some pretty shocking vulnerabilities in OSX and iOS, up to and including the researches being able to slip malware into the Mac App Store, which in one situation would emulate 1Password functions and intercept and expose passwords being sent between the browser extension and the app itself.

Pretty scary stuff, but it also requires you to install malware and presumably Apple is going to fix those holes in its review process that would let such a thing in in the first place.

Pfft, computer cases. That's old hat. What you need these days is a computer desk, and Lian Li just added two models to its desk chassis lineup: the DK-Q2, and its fancier cousin, the DK-03.

These desks are topped with a tempered glass surface that sits on an all-aluminum frame. Each desk features a removable motherboard tray with cable management holes for easier system-building. CPU coolers are limited to a rather short 3.5" (90 mm) tall, but these desks can handle graphics cards up to 17.3" (440 mm) long. Two rows of four 120-mm fans on each end of the desk provide cooling airflow.

The DK-Q2 will host an ATX motherboard, up to seven 3.5" and eight 2.5" hard drives or SSDs, and a single radiator up to 480 mm long. The DK-03 packs a double-whammy: it can hold two motherboards. The main board can be as large as an SP-ATX unit, while the second is limited to mini-ITX. This monster can hold up to twenty drives—ten 2.5" drives and another 10 3.5" units—and two 480-mm radiators.

Lian-Li offers an optional RGB LED lighting kit with LED strips, a dimmer, and a knob-based controller. Given the sheer size of these cases, and the aluminum-and-glass construction, these desks don't come cheap. Lian-Li prices the DK-Q2 at $990, while the DK-03 goes for $1490. Both desks will be available by the end of June at Micro Center.

Pfft, computer cases. That's old hat. What you need these days is a computer desk, and Lian Li just added two models to its desk chassis lineup: the DK-Q2, and its fancier cousin, the DK-03.

These desks are topped with a tempered glass surface that sits on an all-aluminum frame. Each desk features a removable motherboard tray with cable management holes for easier system-building. CPU coolers are limited to a rather short 3.5" (90 mm) tall, but these desks can handle graphics cards up to 17.3" (440 mm) long. Two rows of four 120-mm fans on each end of the desk provide cooling airflow.

The DK-Q2 will host an ATX motherboard, up to seven 3.5" and eight 2.5" hard drives or SSDs, and a single radiator up to 480 mm long. The DK-03 packs a double-whammy: it can hold two motherboards. The main board can be as large as an SP-ATX unit, while the second is limited to mini-ITX. This monster can hold up to twenty drives—ten 2.5" drives and another 10 3.5" units—and two 480-mm radiators.

Lian-Li offers an optional RGB LED lighting kit with LED strips, a dimmer, and a knob-based controller. Given the sheer size of these cases, and the aluminum-and-glass construction, these desks don't come cheap. Lian-Li prices the DK-Q2 at $990, while the DK-03 goes for $1490. Both desks will be available by the end of June at Micro Center.

Is it all right if I pester you folks with a question about internet tubes?

I currently have ridiculously fast cable internet right now: 50+ Mbps down and 4-to-5 up. I am also, as you can imagine, paying a hefty chunk of change for this: about $60 a month. However, I did find another company in my area offering broadband of "18–25Mbps download speed" and "Up to 5Mbps upload speed" for $35 a month.

I usually use my internet to watch HD Netflix and play the occasional online game, like Smite or TF2. I do play other online games but they are slower and/or turn based, so ping isn't such a big concern there. I don't do a ton of downloading, save for the occasional game via Steam or a large file for school. Would the cheaper option detailed above work well for me? Or should I stick to what I have?

Sitting at 34% right now, and phone is at 70% or so. Less time spent dinkin around on my phone. Granted, I was on site at a client all day but I like it so far. Less time turning on/turning off/being distracted by notifications on my phone, when I can quickly view/triage/dismiss stuff from the watch.

Ok, I think that upgrading your GPU would net you the biggest performance gains. That Phenom is still relatively solid, all things considered. Like @a5ehren said, a GTX 960 would be a big improvement over the 560Ti. If you have the budget, going up to a 970 would be an even better choice, it would give you room to grow when you decided to go ahead with upgrading your CPU/Mobo. That's like a $150 jump in price though, so it may well be more than you want to spend.

If you want to go the AMD route for a GPU, go no lower than an R9 285.

Ok, I think that upgrading your GPU would net you the biggest performance gains. That Phenom is still relatively solid, all things considered. Like @a5ehren said, a GTX 960 would be a big improvement over the 560Ti. If you have the budget, going up to a 970 would be an even better choice, it would give you room to grow when you decided to go ahead with upgrading your CPU/Mobo. That's like a $150 jump in price though, so it may well be more than you want to spend.

If you want to go the AMD route for a GPU, go no lower than an R9 285.

I can't seem to find the dimensions of a 960, but the 970 is only about an inch longer than my 560 so it should fit.

not necessarily just for the 960, but in general. it sounded like your case was older so just wanted to make sure you kept the size factor in mind.

Cool. I might get the 970. It might have legs for longer than the 960. Looks like the new Batman comes with it too so that makes it a bit cheaper in my mind since I was thinking of getting it on console.